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SFFD unveils battery tools, filtration pilot and host tenders to cut firefighter exposures
Summary
The San Francisco Fire Department told its Fire Commission it is replacing gasoline-powered tools with electric and battery alternatives, piloting a vehicle-mounted exhaust filtration unit that produced near-zero readings, and seeking four high-capacity "host tenders" to boost water supply for large and high-rise fires.
Assistant Deputy Chief Anthony Rivera told the San Francisco Fire Commission the department is shifting from gasoline-powered equipment to electric and battery-powered tools to reduce firefighters' exposure to carcinogens and improve operational safety. Rivera said electric fans, cordless extrication tools and vehicle-mounted thermal imaging cameras have been added to apparatus and that many acquisitions were funded through grants. "We're reducing our reliance on fossil fuels," Rivera said, noting quieter operation, fewer trip hazards and simplified deployment.
Rivera described a year-long pilot of an aftermarket, vehicle-mounted exhaust filtration system installed on Engine 3. Independent testing and on-site industrial hygiene sampling showed dramatically…
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